Sudan’s top General Burhan vows civilian rule as death toll mounts 400 in Ramadan month; US calls for peace

Sudan’s top General Burhan vows civilian rule as death toll mounts 400 in Ramadan month; US calls for peace But for many Sudanese, Burhan’s claims rang hollow 18 months after he joined forces with his current rival to seize power in a coup that cast aside Sudan’s pro-democracy forces. In his first speech since the conflict engulfed Sudan nearly a week ago, army chief General Abdel Fattah Burhan pledged the military would prevail and secure the vast African nation's “safe transition to civilian rule”. But for many Sudanese, Burhan's claims rang hollow 18 months after he joined forces with his current rival to seize power in a coup that cast aside Sudan's pro-democracy forces. US urges Sudan to restore peace US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has spoken to both generals, welcomed the latest truce while acknowledging that “fighting is continuing and there is serious mistrust between the two forces.” “I reiterate my call on both sides to pause the fighting to allow civilians to take care of themselves and their families, to permit full and unimpeded humanitarian access, and to enable all civilians, including diplomatic personnel, to reach safety,” he said in a statement.